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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.89, 1,934.58 and 780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.89, 1,934.58 and 780.89 is: 1,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.89 : 1,934.58 = 780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.89/1,934.58 = 780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.89x = 1,934.58 × 780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.89x = 1,510,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,694.18/1,401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.61

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